Pets' Day Out Demonstration Arena

Get ready to watch a variety of demonstrations in our arena throughout the event. 

Check out the line-up below!

Australian Rat Fanciers Society

Check out their show in the demonstration arena for your chance to learn more about these wonderful little creatures! Australian Rat Fanciers Society provides information on caring for rats and responsible pet ownership.

The Samoyed Club of Victoria

Originally from northern Siberia living with the nomadic Samoyed people, these smiling sled dogs herded reindeer and lived and slept with the people. They were brought out of Siberia at the end of the 19th century and the early part of the 20th century to pull sledges on Arctic and Antarctic expeditions. Despite this Arctic heritage, the Samoyed has adapted well to warmer climates. They can sleep inside, and outside, although they prefers to sleep inside, and need to spend a significant part of each day being a beloved part of the family, in the centre of everything you do. Come and learn more about these active, inquisitive, quick witted and mischievous animals!

Melbourne Canine Freestyle

These family friendly dog shows are actioned-packed, fast paced and fun filled.  Consisting of amazing canine tricks, freestyle moves, races and lots of fun audience participation. Melbourne Canine Freestyle offers exciting actioned-packed performances which are fun for all the family! You can enjoy two shows at the demonstration arena – Ball Game and Human Agility!

Black Snake Productions

One of the country’s most engaging and fun animal educators, Michael Alexander from Black Snake Productions will be on hand to teach us all about our beautiful native and endangered animals.

The Best Dressed Pet Parade - Back by popular demand!

Have you got a stylish fur baby that you want to show off to the Frankston community? Is your pet a wannabe fashionista? Pets come in all shapes and sizes – and so do their outfits! Come dressed to impress for your chance to win some great pet prize packs!

Taking place at the Demonstration Arena at 12:05pm – we want to see you there! Anything goes- hats, bow ties, crazy costumes – surprise us! It’s all about colour, imagination and fun! Owners are welcome to dress up too!

Important Information

To sign up for the Best Dressed Pet Parade, please visit the information tent before 11.45am. You will then need to make your way to the demonstration arena 10 minutes before the listed parade time. 

• All dogs are to be on a leash at all times. All other pets are required to be securely contained.

• Dangerous and or aggressive animals will not be tolerated.

• Entrants and their pets are to leave the arena when requested (after the parade has concluded).

• All judge decisions will be final. All prize pack allocations are final and non-transferable.

Responsible Pet Ownership, with Jules Grainger

Join Jules and model dog, Mavis, for a fun chat about responsible pet ownership.  Jules will provide hints and tips on canine care including best ways to socialise your pupster or doggo and how to become your groomer's best friend. Also acting as our wonderful MC for the event, we are excited to welcome Jules back to the demonstration arena!

Best Trick Competition

Is your pet the smartest little animal around? Can she shake hands, play dead or roll over? Does he have awesome dance moves, love playing soccer or giving High 5’s!

Bragging rights are up for grabs for Frankston’s Best ‘Trick’ster. But you have to be in it to win it! Let’s see what you’ve got!

Join us at the Demonstration Arena at 2:10 pm – we want to see you there!  Who knows – you could be in with a chance to win one of our pet prize packs!

Important Information

To sign up for the Best Trick Competition, please visit the information tent before 1.50pm. You will then need to make your way to the demonstration arena for 2pm, 10 minutes before the listed competition start time. 

• All dogs are to be on a leash at all times. All other pets are required to be securely contained.

• Dangerous and or aggressive animals will not be tolerated.

• Entrants and their pets are to leave the arena when requested (after the competition has concluded).

• All judge decisions will be final. All prize pack allocations are final and non-transferable.

 
Grooming Demonstration, by A Pet’s Prerogative

From this demonstration, guests can expect a grooming explanation on several breeds of dogs, learning all about what is involved with professional pet grooming.